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Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0

News:Government of India will be launching the second phase of Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0. Facts: About Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0: The Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0 will aim to cover the low immunisation pockets. It will carry out massive immunisation program in 271 districts across the nation and 652 blocks located in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.… Continue reading Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0

Merger of BSNL and MTNL

News:Union Cabinet has approved the revival plan of Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited(BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam limited(MTNL) and in-principle merger of the two. Facts: Why this revival plan: BSNL and MTNL are government owned telecommunications company.  MTNL provides telephony services in Delhi and Mumbai, while BSNL is present in the rest of the circles in… Continue reading Merger of BSNL and MTNL

Electronic Interlocking System

News:The most advanced Electronic Interlocking System has been installed on the Grand Chord route by the Indian Railways. Facts: About Electronic Interlocking system: This new Electronic system has replaced the outdated Mechanical Signalling System at Tundla Junction in UP on the route. The objective of installing the system is to help Indian Railways speed up… Continue reading Electronic Interlocking System

Hunar Haat

News:Union Minority Affairs Minister has said that the Government will provide employment opportunities to lakhs of artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary experts through Hunar Haat in the next 5 years. Facts: About Hunar Haat: The Hunar Haat  is an exhibition of handicrafts, embroidery made by artisans from the Minority Communities. Hunar Haats are organised by Ministry… Continue reading Hunar Haat

Feed Our Future

News:The United Nations World Food Programme(WFP) has launched a cinema advertisement campaign ‘Feed Our Future’ for India. Facts: About the Feed Our Future: The campaign aims to raise awareness and take steps against hunger and malnutrition in India. The purpose of the campaign is also to build a curiosity in the audience to search ‘ShareTheMeal’… Continue reading Feed Our Future

QS Indian University Rankings

News:The QS Indian University Rankings has been released. Facts: About QS University rankings: This is the second edition of the standalone rankings for India’s higher education institutions.  The rankings include public, private, higher education or deemed universities. Methodology:The methodology used eight indicators to determine the institutions’ rankings.These were academic reputation (weight of 30%),  employer reputation… Continue reading QS Indian University Rankings

Siachen Glacier

News:Government of India has declared that the Siachen Glacier area of Ladakh will be opened for tourists. Facts: About Siachen Glacier: Siachen is the world’s highest battlefield.It is among the largest glaciers in the nonpolar region of the world. The glacier is located in the Eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas. It is 75km long… Continue reading Siachen Glacier

Jiyo Parsi scheme

News:The government is considering allocating more funds for the Jiyo Parsi scheme for the next financial year. Facts: About the Jiyo Parsi scheme: Jiyo Parsi is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs in 2013. The main objective of the scheme is to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi scheme

Prison Statistics of India

News:The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released the report ‘Prison Statistics India 2017.’ Facts: Key takeaways from the report: The majority of prisoners in India are under trial prisoners which means they have not yet been pronounced guilty by a court of law. Among states,the highest percentage of undertrial prisoners was in Meghalaya while… Continue reading Prison Statistics of India

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